Pacific Northwest Adventure SUMMER 2020

Backpacking Canoeing Rock climbing

Mountaineering Sea kayaking Whitewater rafting

Backpacking Mountain biking Mountain summit

Rock climbing Whitewater rafting

For three weeks, come explore the lush and vibrant landscape of the

Pacific Northwest. Stand at the summit of Mount St. Helens and peer

down into a still-smoking crater—an incredible photo opportunity!—

before glissading (sliding) down the mountain. Hike through North

Cascades National Park, nicknamed the “American Alps” for its

dramatic, glacier-covered peaks. Canoe on the emerald-colored Ross

and Diablo lakes. Rock climb in one of Washington’s most beautiful

areas, Icicle Creek Canyon (don’t worry—you won’t freeze here!), before

hopping into a raft on the Wenatchee River to cool off in the rapids.

Sleep under the stars on the beach in Olympic National Park, sea kayak

in the calm waters of Port Angeles, and finish your visit with a thrilling

rafting trip down the world-famous White Salmon River.

Activities

Current grades

8th-9th

Length

20 DAYSAdventure Treks is a great opportunity to get your kid off electronics and into the outdoors, where they won’t even miss those screens. We chose the Pacific Northwest for our son’s second trip because it looked beautiful with a lot of challenges, and it totally lived up to the hype!” Andrew Cronyn,

second-year parent from Tucson, AZ

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

ITINERARY

Day 1

ARRIVALFly or drive into Portland International

Airport (PDX) or Seattle-Tacoma

International Airport (SEA)* and meet

your group and instructors! Once all

students and their luggage have arrived,

we’ll drive to our first campsite, where

we’ll have our delicious “Yahoo!” dinner

(chicken, steak, veggie burgers, cheesy

mashed potatoes, and fruit salad) and

spend our first night playing games and

getting to know each other.

* See page 7

Day 2

day hikeFor trips starting in Portland,

students will day hike in the

southern region of Olympic

National Forest. For students

starting in Seattle, students

will hike around Pyramid

Lake in North Cascades

National Park. Everyone will

split up into smaller groups to

explore different trails and get

to eat lunch by and swim in a

stunning alpine lake!

Days 3–6

BACKPACK IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARKOlympic National Park contains one of

the country’s most beautiful and wild

beach hikes. Over four days, you’ll get

to see bald eagles, otters, sea lions, and

seals while walking with the sea on one

side and sheer cliffs on the other. Camp

on secluded beaches, surrounded only

by your best new friends, impressive sea

stacks, and starry skies. »

NOTE: Each session of

the Pacific Northwest

Adventure may complete

their activities in a

different order; parents

will receive daily,

detailed itineraries of

their child’s specific trip

in May 2020.

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

Day 8

LOGISTICS AND TRAVELLaundry day! Students and

instructors will work together

to get laundry done, refresh our

food supply, and do a thorough

van clean-up. Then we’ll

head east to Leavenworth for

climbing and rafting.

Day 7

SEA KAYAK IN PORT ANGELESSurround yourself with otters, harbor

seals, bald eagles, and maybe even

a whale while sea kayaking off the

rugged coast in the Strait of Juan de

Fuca. You’ll cruise past sea stacks and

craggy cliffs, and you may even find a

few seastars or sea urchins!

Day 9

ROCK CLIMBING IN ICICLE CANYONThough it may sound like a chilly spot, Icicle Creek

Canyon is actually named for its native epithet,

Nasikelt, and it’s actually quite warm! The sheer

granite cliffs that line this canyon offer options

for everyone, from the timid beginner to the bold

veteran. The friends you’ve made will be there

to support and encourage you, no matter which

routes you choose to climb. Cool breezes that waft

from the river help keep the summer temperatures

comfortable, and when you’ve had your fill of

climbing, take a dip in the creek! »

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

Day 11

TRAVEL DAYAfter we’ve had our fill of the

Bavarian-themed Leavenworth,

we’ll head north and prepare for our

next backpack in North Cascades

National Park.

DAY 10

WHITEWATER RAFT THE WENATCHEE RIVERNavigate big and fun rapids on the

Wenatchee through Leavenworth,

stopping only to jump in swimming holes

and start splash wars. The waves are

dramatic, but they’re also accessible to

students of all capabilities!

DAYS 12–16

BACKPACK IN NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARKFor five days, you’ll hike through glaciers framed

by gigantic Fraser fir trees and cascading rivers.

The incredibly lush landscape offers multiple

opportunities to marvel at its biodiversity, and

with a little bit of luck, you might even spot a few

sunbathing marmots, mule deer or black-tailed

deer, and mountain goats scrambling up rock faces!

In between days on the trail, trade your backpack

for oars as you canoe on picturesque Ross Lake or

Diablo Lake.

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DAY 19

WHITEWATER RAFT THE WHITE SALMON RIVERIn 2013, the New York Times

rated the White Salmon River

as #13 among 46 places to

visit worldwide. This Wild

and Scenic River is federally

protected, leaving the water

and forestry in pristine

condition. Teamwork is required

as you bounce down fun,

sustained rapids; laughter is

recommended.

DAYS 17–18

TRAVEL TO CLIMB MT. ST. HELENS (8,366 feet)It’s time to head back toward the Oregon/

Washington border to prepare for our

climb of Mt. St. Helens! The most famous

stratovolcano in the United States

beckons to student hikers all of levels.

Students will stand on the edge of the

ever-growing crater and its surrounding

glacier, literally watching geology in the

making. Rewards for this challenging

hike also include 360-degree views of Mt.

Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood.

DAY 20

DEPARTUREWe promise you this: You won’t

want to leave! But it’ll be time for

our adventure to come to an end.

Relive every memory the night

before with a celebratory dinner,

and exchange contact info with

all of your new best friends so

you can stay in touch.

Adventure Treks is something that Simon looks forward to year after year. He loves meeting new friends and challenging himself in the outdoors while seeing amazing scenery. As his parents, we value his comfort at leaving home and the skills he practices every summer. You guys keep taking it up a notch every year. It’s a no-brainer for us: Simon will keep coming back until you kick him out!” Stacy Brees, third-year parent from Atlanta, GA

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

TRAVEL INFO

June session: Arrive and depart from Portland, OR

July session: Arrive to Seattle,

WA and depart from Portland, OR

Weather infoWhile we generally enjoy warm temperatures and sunny skies in the Pacific Northwest, weather can change quickly. We’ll likely see highs in the lower 80s and lows in the upper 50s, though it may be warmer or chillier than that. It typically rains very little in the Pacific Northwest in the summer. However, one ill-prepared person can negatively affect the safety and fun of the whole group, so please come prepared. We are preparing for a worst-case weather scenario with this clothing list!

*Please do not book flights until your child has been officially accepted and enrolled on the Pacific Northwest Adventure trip. However, if you’d like to look up flight options, all students need to arrive to the airport between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. the first day of the trip, and depart the airport between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. the last day of the trip.

Transportation to and from the adventure is the responsibility

of the family. Our instructors will be eagerly awaiting each of our students’

arrivals at the airport. We try our best to meet every student as they walk off

the plane, but in the rare event we are unable to, we will call and text your

child to guide them to a meeting place. Students call home as soon as they

meet with our instructors and gather their baggage.

PDX

SEAPDX

Zach enjoyed all aspects of his second AT experience. He felt very comfortable with both the other students and his instructors. He came home feeling accomplished and confident, and he learned a lot about the value of teamwork and cooperation. He is looking forward to his third summer with Adventure Treks next year.” Kim Jolson,

third-year parent from

Baltimore, MD

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

$4,395PRICE

DATES6/21/20 – 7/10/207/24/20 – 8/12/20

Adventure Treks is the best money you can spend on your child! Not only did my daughter see some spectacular scenery, but

she grew as a person in every way—from the huge sense of accomplishment they get when they reach the summit after a hard

hike, to the amazing support they get from the instructors, to the strong bonds they build with other students. She came home

feeling sad because she was camp-sick and missing her friends, but she had a new sense of confidence that I’ve never seen

before.” Rachel Crean, third-year parent from Parkland, FL

LogisticsPacific Northwest Adventure 2020

Included in tuition:» All food and lodging

» All group and technical equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, mess kit, etc.)

» Guided activities

Not Included in tuition:» Trip insurance

» Airfare to and from

» Personal clothing and items (see the Pacific Northwest Adventure packing list)

PO Box 1321Flat Rock, NC 28731info@adventuretreks.com

Pacific Northwest Adventure 2020

Ready to sign up?There are three ways:

» Apply online at adventuretreks.com/enroll

» Call us at 888-954-5555

» Or email Amanda Fox-McGlashan, our marketing director, at amanda@adventuretreks.com